President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security bill into law on this day in history, Aug. 14, 1935, creating a federal safety net for older, unemployed and disadvantaged Americans.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into Law at the White House in Washington, D.C. on August 14, 1935. Standing behind Roosevelt, left to right: Rep. Robert Doughton ...

Americans may have to wait longer to retire, as the full retirement age is set to increase to 67 years in 2026. President ...

On Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, ensuring income for elderly Americans and creating a federal unemployment insurance program.

Thanks to legislation signed by Biden last year, the Social Security Trust Fund is now set to run out of money almost a year ...

A new report says rising health care costs have pushed up the go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security. Former ...

On this day in history, Aug. 2, 1939, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Hatch Act of 1939 — known formally as An Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities — into U.S. federal ...

In this Aug. 14, 1935, photo, President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act in Washington. Uncredited/Associated Press. You have a personal and family connection to the program.

Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to Trump has impacted Social Security.

The Social Security Fairness Act also repeals the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which was enacted in 1977 and shrunk benefits for spouses, widows and widowers with spouses receiving public ...

The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out. Latest U.S.

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, ensuring income for ...